In the midst of an economy fraught with uncertainty, Delta Air Lines emerges yet again as a beacon of workplace excellence. The Atlanta-based airline company has been heralded as the best employer in Georgia, as well as securing top rankings in Michigan and Utah, according to Forbes annual survey results. The accolade comes as a result of a comprehensive survey that sought the opinions of more than 160,000 employees from various companies with at least 500 workers, as reported by FOX5 Atlanta.
Delta's knack for creating an environment where job satisfaction and workplace culture thrive was noted by Forbes, placing it at the apex of the list in Georgia, followed by tech giant Apple and aerospace leader Lockheed Martin. Despite the company's sky-high ranking in Forbes, Delta officials, having secured a place among the top ten in states like Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New York, managed to fly under the radar with a more modest ranking of fourth and eighth respectively, as reported by WSB Radio.
However, the survey by Forbes, partnered with Statista, is demanding that employees weigh in on various factors, among them wage parity and approaches to harassment. Notably, a total of 1,417 companies made it onto at least one state's list—a testament to the competitive spirit fueling America's business landscape. In Georgia, Salesforce and General Motors were also among the luminaries, shining bright in the top five.
Dedicated to fostering an environment that holds employee well-being in high regard, Delta has implemented a suite of benefits, including coveted perks like unlimited standby travel, profit sharing, and up to five weeks of vacation. Speaking on the matter, Allison Ausband, EVP and Chief People Officer, told WSB Radio, "this supportive environment is a big part of what makes Delta special for both employees and customers. 'It sounds very simple, but if you take care of your people, then they’re going to take care of the customer.'"
Delta's recognition extends beyond the state lines and Forbes lists; in April of the same year, the airline also made it onto Fortune's compilation of the best employers to work for.
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